FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Senior Fish and Wildife Habitat Supervisor (Area Manager), the Fish and Wildlife Technician will be responsible for conducting day to day management activities at the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area Complex outside of Napa. These activities include operating equipment such as tractors, backhoes, and four-wheel drive vehicles. Job duties include discing, mowing, road maintenance, installation and maintenance of water control structures, water management, and the control of invasive species. They will help maintain heavy equipment and vehicles, as well as buildings and small gas and hand powered tools. Performs a variety of manual labor. Employee will interact with the public on a regular basis. Construction and routine maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, vehicles, and equipment are common tasks. The construction and maintenance of fences and posting boundaries of the wildlife areas will be conducted. The incumbent will maintain area facilities and equipment, including, buildings, shops, check stations, water control structures, irrigation devices, access roads, levees, and public use facilities. Maintain vehicle logs and equipment service records for all equipment and vehicles. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING INSTRUCTIONSPlease thoroughly and appropriately answer all requested information for each employment record entry in step 3) Experience of the online application. STD 678 Employment Applications will be screened for thorough completion of the Employment History section (beginning on page 4). Do not simply state to refer to your resume. If a field does not apply, enter "N/A" or other appropriate answer. Click "Print" at the bottom of the CalCareers application to preview your STD 678 application. Applicants whose applications do not follow these instructions may be eliminated from further consideration. Link to Class Title Exam: Fish and Wildlife Technician/Exam Bulletin Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Requires physical strength and agility; ability to swim 50 yards and stay afloat for at least five minutes; and the ability to lift forty (40) pounds. Requires the possession of a valid driver's license and ability to operate a state vehicle with 4WD on CDFW lands. Requires the ability to operate kayaks, jon boat, or Boston Whaler (fiberglass) boats, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). This position may require a pesticide Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) within one year of hire. Wearing a Department of Fish and Wildlife uniform is required as a condition of employment while conducting field work and public work duties. This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License. The selected candidate will be required to provide a photocopy (front and back) of the license: Name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL #, Class, expiration. The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Experience with:- The use, operation and maintenance of tractors, backhoe, dozer, grader and various attachments and other modern farm equipment- Farm practices and terminology- Wildlife food and cover requirements- Wildlife habitat improvement methods and techniques- Construction, installation, and maintenance of road, buildings, enclosures, water control systems, and wildlife watering devices- Soils and land uses, farming and marsh management practices, farming equipment, machinery, general power tools, welding, carpentry, and concrete work- Wildlife management activities in California- Waterfowl regulations and wildlife area specific rules- Fishing and hunting- Maintaining or repairing equipment and boats- Wildlife area or habitat management- Working with the public, public recreation activities, and hunting programs - Working in wetland habitats- Computer skills such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word; GIS; data entry; mobile devices Special Personal Characteristics: Aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation work, including construction, repair, and maintenance work. Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Ability to perform activities independently and with others; take and provide direction on work activities; demonstrates responsibility for decision and actions. Interpersonal Skills: Able to work together with fellow employees in a cooperative manner. Deals effectively with pressure, maintains focus and intensity, yet remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Considers and responds appropriately to needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people in different situations. Tactful, and treats others with respect. Open to change and new information. Able to adapt to behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Possession of a valid Class A or B commercial driver's license.